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2 Weeks in China: The Ultimate Independent Itinerary for First-Timers
The definitive 14-day China itinerary covering Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Shanghai — with exact train connections, daily budgets, booking tips, and honest advice for independent travellers doing it without a tour group.
Updated May 2026
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beijingBeijing 798 Art District & Sanlitun: The Modern, Creative Side of the Capital
A guide to Beijing's contemporary cultural districts — the 798 Art Zone (China's most important contemporary art hub), Sanlitun's bar and shopping scene, and the creative neighbourhoods that show another side of the ancient capital.
Updated May 2026
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beijingBeijing Complete Guide 2025: Forbidden City, Hutongs, Temple of Heaven & Hidden Gems
The definitive Beijing travel guide — how to spend 3–5 days in China's imperial capital, from the Forbidden City to the best hutong courtyards, Peking duck, and lesser-known neighbourhood gems.
Updated May 2026
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beijingTemple of Heaven Beijing: Visitor Guide, History & the Best Morning Ritual
How to visit Beijing's Temple of Heaven — ticket info, the architectural history of the iconic Hall of Prayer, and why arriving at 6 AM transforms your experience.
Updated May 2026
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chengduChengdu's Kuanzhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Alley): What's Real, What's Good, and What to Skip
An honest guide to Chengdu's most famous pedestrian precinct — the Wide and Narrow Alleys (宽窄巷子). What's genuinely worth seeing, the best food and drink, how to avoid the tourist traps, and what the Qing Dynasty street layout tells us about old Chengdu.
Updated May 2026
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anhuiChina's Best Preserved Ancient Villages: Hongcun, Xidi, Furong and Off-the-Beaten-Path Gems
A guide to China's most beautifully preserved ancient villages — the UNESCO-listed Hongcun and Xidi in Anhui, the cliff village of Furong in Zhejiang, and lesser-known gems across the country. What makes each special and how to visit beyond the day-trip bus crowd.
Updated May 2026
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